Source: Ranked + player metaPatch: 16.17Window: patchRegion: allRank: emerald_plusQueue: ranked_soloSample: 56Updated 10/28/2026, 4:37:41 AM
Confidence: High+5.4% vs 50%56 games
Lane phases
AI heuristicLevels 1–2
Annie edge
Annie can look for early pressure.
Levels 3–5
Annie edge
Convert leads before Elise scales or roams.
Level 6+
Annie edge
Ultimate timing often swings the next two waves.
Mid / late
Annie edge
Close out with vision and objective control.
Why?
AI heuristicFavored
- Sample win rate for Annie is 55.4% in this matchup.
- Annie is favored in the current Emerald+ sample.
Treat this as a Favored matchup for Annie into Elise — prioritize cooldown windows and jungle tracking.
Do
- Look for crash + roam when you hit a spike.
- Track summoner spells and ultimate cooldowns before committing.
- Play for wave states that let you crash and reset safely.
Don't
- Don't throw the lead diving without vision.
- Don't force extended trades when key abilities are down.
- Don't ignore jungle timers when the lane is volatile.
Matchup build callout
Full builds →Most-played Annie page (Mid): Electrocute Build · 52.9% WR · 70 games
Skill order: Q › W › E
Patch: 16.17Region: naRank: emerald_plusQueue: ranked_soloSample: 114Updated 10/22/2026, 1:02:15 PM